The Human-Faced Ghost King's face twisted, and his killing intent surged as he shot toward Xiao Qinghe like a fierce gale.
"You asked for death!"
Just then!
His back was left exposed!
Xiao Qinghe hastily retreated and shouted, "Master, now!"
In the blink of an eye, Bai Yuqing moved like lightning.
The Wind-Piercing Sword erupted with a fierce gleam and pierced straight through the Human-Faced Ghost King before he could turn around.
Blood sprayed!
The Human-Faced Ghost King looked down to see half a bloodied blade protruding from his chest, blood pouring from the wound!
At last, he realized this was a trap.
Bai Yuqing had recognized him long ago. Letting him approach had merely been part of a coordinated attack with Xiao Qinghe to kill him.
"How did you recognize me..."
Black demonic mist surged from the Ghost King's body.
In an instant, the sky darkened, and killing intent filled the air.
His facial skin quivered. The face of Xiao Qinghe twisted, reverting to his terrifying, pallid, faceless true appearance.
"Impossible! How could mere mortal eyes see through my disguise?"
Bai Yuqing's expression was cold and fierce. Unwilling to prolong the fight, he shouted to Xiao Qinghe, "My disciple, get away, now!"
Knowing how weak he was, Xiao Qinghe hurriedly darted backward. Staying would only hold his master back.
Yet that very movement gave the Ghost King a clue.
"So it isn't Ouyang Susu you care about, but this stupid disciple!"
The Ghost King laughed sinisterly and waved a hand, condensing a chilling mass of demonic energy into a blade.
It tore through the wind and moonlight, hurtling toward Xiao Qinghe.
"My disciple, watch out!"
Bai Yuqing's expression changed abruptly. His body became almost a blur as he lunged in front of Xiao Qinghe.
Just then, the Ghost King's